Table 2 Differences in attempts to quit using tobacco by related factors in adolescent tobacco users

General characteristics

Total

2749

68.2

Gender

Male

2003

69.1

1.16 (0.99–1.36)

.054

Female

746

65.8

Reference

School type

Middle school

718

70.0

1.12 (0.95–1.32)

.179

High school

2031

67.6

Reference

Economic status

High

975

66.6

0.96 (0.81–1.15)

.676

Middle

1226

69.8

1.11 (0.93–1.32)

.231

Low

548

67.5

Reference

Academic performance

High

660

64.1

0.75 (0.64–0.89)

.001

Middle

672

68.0

0.90 (0.74–1.08)

.247

Low

1417

70.4

Reference

Psychological dimensions

Perceived stress

High

1294

66.2

Reference

Low

1455

70.1

1.19 (1.03–1.38)

.018

Depressive feelings

Yes

1194

68.4

Reference

No

1555

68.0

0.98 (0.86–1.12)

.775

Suicidal ideation

Yes

639

66.1

Reference

No

2110

68.8

1.13 (0.95–1.35)

.169

Sleep satisfaction

Enough

404

68.1

1.05(0.84–1.30)

.688

Fair

845

70.4

1.17 (0.99–1.37)

.055

Not enough

1500

67.1

Reference

Subjective health status

Healthy

1876

68.8

1.22 (0.98–1.52)

.073

Fair

616

68.0

1.18 (0.91–1.52)

.213

Unhealthy

257

64.4

Reference

Body shape perception^a

Skinny

767

68.9

1.12 (0.96–1.31)

.164

Normal

964

69.5

1.15 (0.99–1.34)

.069

Fat

1018

66.5

Reference

Physical dimensions

Asthma

Yes

270

62.9

0.77 (0.63–0.94)

.009

No

2479

68.8

Reference

Allergic rhinitis

Yes

957

66.7

0.90 (0.77–1.04)

.960

No

1792

69.0

Reference

Atopic dermatitis

Yes

601

66.6

0.91 (0.77–1.07)

.246

No

2148

68.7

Reference

Obesity

Yes

486

64.9

Reference

No

2109

70.1

1.27 (1.07–1.50)

.007

Experiences of halitosis

Yes

647

69.2

1.06 (0.91–1.24)

.454

No

2102

67.9

Reference

Behavioral dimensions

Participation in sports activities

Yes

1441

70.5

1.24 (1.08–1.42)

.002

No

1308

65.9

Reference

Vigorous physical activity (≥ 3 days/week)

Yes

1178

71.0

1.25 (1.10–1.43)

.001

No

1571

66.2

Reference

Weight loss attempt

Yes

932

69.4

1.09 (0.94–1.27)

.257

No

1817

67.6

Reference

Current drinking

Yes

1854

67.8

Reference

No

895

69.1

1.06 (0.91–1.24)

.440

Type of tobacco product used

Only cigarettes

1323

69.3

1.62 (1.29–2.04)

< .001

E-cigarettes with nicotine or HTPs (without cigarettes)

191

58.3

Reference

Dual use

1235

68.9

1.59 (1.26–2.00)

< .001

Environmental dimensions

Pictorial cigarette pack warnings (perceived smoking as unhealthy)^a

Yes

2229

72.9

1.93 (1.60–2.34)

< .001

No

307

58.1

Reference

Secondhand smoking at home (≥ 1 day/week)^a

Yes

1163

65.4

Reference

No

1586

70.4

1.25 (1.10–1.44)

.001